As the Northwestern men’s basketball team trotted toward the locker room for halftime during Monday night’s season opener against Lehigh, a corner of the jumbotron displayed 17 points for junior forward Nick Martinelli. On another section of the jumbotron, the score read just 15 points for the Mountain Hawks (0-1, 0-0 Patriot League). Martinelli’s 17... The post Men’s … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Dominant defense, overpowering offense lead Northwestern to 90-46 win over Lehigh in season opener
Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern defeats No. 4 Ohio State 2-1 to clinch first-ever undefeated regular season
Add another program record to the historic 2024 Northwestern field hockey campaign. The Wildcats (18-0, 8-0 Big Ten) secured their first undefeated regular season in program history Friday, defeating No. 4 Ohio State 2-1. “We just find ways (to win),” coach Tracey Fuchs said. “Our defense is good – we’ve got arguably the best goalkeeper... The post Field Hockey: No. 1 … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern defeats No. 4 Ohio State 2-1 to clinch first-ever undefeated regular season
Football: Northwestern’s ‘bend, don’t break’ philosophy, fourth-down stops lead to 26-20 overtime win over Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern coach David Braun was surprised when Purdue quarterback Hudson Card and his offense didn’t leave the field ahead of fourth down in overtime. He expected to see a kicker trot onto the field from the opposing sideline. Instead, Card dropped back and attempted to find wide receiver CJ Smith over... The post Football: Northwestern’s ‘bend, don’t … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern’s ‘bend, don’t break’ philosophy, fourth-down stops lead to 26-20 overtime win over Purdue
Football: Himon’s career day fuels Northwestern’s 26-20 overtime win at Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II motioned to his right during Northwestern’s overtime drive in Ross-Ade Stadium, no Purdue defenders shifted to pick him up in coverage. Once Himon looked back to haul in redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch’s throw, the running back possessed an empty lane to the... The post Football: Himon’s career … [Read more...] about Football: Himon’s career day fuels Northwestern’s 26-20 overtime win at Purdue
Men’s Basketball: Northwestern relies on next generation in 89-62 exhibition victory over Lewis
Northwestern kicked off its season without its arguably greatest asset: senior guard Brooks Barnhizer. Significant departures from the past season further emphasized the importance of the Wildcats’ newer, younger talent. In NU’s 89-62 victory in an exhibition match against Lewis on Wednesday night, new stars rose to the occasion. Every player on the ’Cats’ roster... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Northwestern relies on next generation in 89-62 exhibition victory over Lewis